Day to Night Glamorous Gothic Grunge Alternative Outfits

Who says everyday cannot be glamorous all the way? 

Staying warm, comfortable and glamorous from the sun rise till midnight, can be done ohh so easily and I'm going to show you just how! Ohh and if you want to see those looks in motion watch the video on my YouTube channel avril vanes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDLQthQCd0k&list=UUHE7Bv2FhrWDD2EXqjseEjA

Viciously  Innocent: Damned With A Legacy & Doomed With Insanity. 

Here, I wore a black and white striped body con dress with a bold silver zip (H&M) and under it I wore a tight black long sleeved top. Black tights are a staple for winter as they go with everything as well as keeping you warm (Primark). Off-course, to finish this look off, I have on my favourite leather lace-up combat boots (Primark).

Tip: when wearing a black and white outfit you can always introduce color through your jewellery (like what I did with the lilac ring and purple velvet chocker).

For jewellery, I have on this magnificent and yet creepy choker which I DIY'ed. The pretty bold black lace piece with the purple velvet ribbon, give the chocker a Victorian essence to it,  but the silver zombie hand pendent (Boutique) gives it that gory feel. I've also got on this native american man's head as a ring with silver and black tones (Republic), a silver and black heart ring (Claire's) and a silver ring with a pale lilac gemstone which I bought from a thrift store (Sue Ryder).

Unpredictably Ordinary: Redefining Normality With A Hint Of Obscurity.

In this look, I wore a striped green and black tight long sleeved top (H&M) with a black lace skirt (Republic). I've also added a thick black stretchy belt to snatch and define my waist even more (DIY'ed). As usual I wore my ever so comfortable grungy looking black combat boots (Primark) with my warm and thick black tights (Primark).

Tip: When experimenting with mixing patterns, try and mix the fabrics and textures of the clothing items as that can add a more interesting look to your outfit as it can turn your look from shabby to chic.

Now, for jewellery I kept it simple and minimal by wearing a couple of rings. I wore my owl silver ring (Claire's), a silver lock ring (Claire's) and a silver heart ring (Claire's).

Punk meets Pop: A Blast of Color & A Dose of Pop Art Makes Punk Even More Funky!

Here, I am wearing a black long sleeved dress with sheer and velvet polka doted panels. The sheer panels are what make the look edgy but the dots are what make the outfit versatile in that it can be worn day to night. I have on a black cardigan (Primark) and on top of it is this long black woolly coat (Republic). For tights I'm wearing: one thick pink tights and on top is this thin black pair of tights with the pretty rose pattern. This pattern makes the look softer and more feminine. The black combat boots finish off the look nicely.

Tip: layer jackets with hoodies or cardigans with one solid color or a set color scheme to make it more of a refined look without having a blast of different colors, because that can give off a messy unfiltered look.

For accessories, I only have on this spiked pearl silver necklace as it has character to be noticed but it is still some what understated so that it doesn't overwhelm the look.
What is your favourite outfit?
Kisses,
Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79 
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Fall Lookbook Gothic Grunge Alternative

Coppery leaves swamp the streets as rain crashes and lightning strikes, a curse is placed by the gloomy ones and a blessing is heard from the sane ones.

This is fall at its best, with a bitter welcome from some but not all, as I off course made a tribute for autumn with a collection of outfits that I styled. You may wish to watch my look-book on my YouTube channel avril vanes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHq864i4mRE&list=UUHE7Bv2FhrWDD2EXqjseEjA&index=2

Dragon's Den: Fiction never dies as dragons are in disguise! A truthful fairytale burning its flame even in the coldest days.

In this look, I wore a firey-red lace circle skirt (Primark) with a  DIY'ed black crop top under the black lace vest (Primark). I also wore black tights with sliver zip detail on the back (Primark) with my beloved black leather lace up combat boots (Primark). My black jacket with the leather sleeves (Primark) tops up my look and gives it a smart but edgy feel.

Tip: if you  wear allot of black clothing, you can always wear one bold coloured item to really brighten up the look and catch people's attention (just like what I did here with the red skirt, as it was the starting point of styling the look).

Now, when it comes to jewellery, I wore black lace necklace with a silver dragon pendent (Boutique).

Pins N' Needles: Natural wounds with artificial cures.

Here, I am wearing an olive green dress (Primark) which I DIY'ed with some recycled black, rose gold, silver and gold safety pins. Also,under the dress I wore a black lace vest (Primark) so that the pretty lace detail could appear through the dress's 'wounds'. I wore a pair of thick black tights (Primark) and my day to day black leather combat boots.

Tip: mixing metallics when accessorising is a great way to make a statement and be subtle all at the same time.

For accessories, I wore a gold necklace with a couple kissing (Super drug) and a vintage inspired necklace with green-turquoise circle pendent (Claire's). Also, I added a belt of crosses to snatch and snazz my waist (Primark).

Picture Perfection: Misconception and betrayal never looked this perfect before.

For this outfit, I wore a pink and grey flannel shirt (TK Maxx) and under it is a matching pale pink vest (Primark). The tight black skirt (Primark) is perfect for this look as it balances out the two patterns from the tights (Primark) and the shirt. But under these thin patterned tights is a thick nude pink pair of tights (Top Shop) and as always I am wearing my black combat boots.

Tip: layering tights of different textures, thickness, patterns and colors can add a great twist to your look.

For jewellery,  I added silver angel wings to the collar of my flannel shirt to keep it magical!

Victorian Rebel: Defying logic and time is a principle that can never be more allowed.

Here, I wore a Victorian styled black turtle-neck top (Top Shop) with a pair of black leather jeans with a blue undertone (Republic) and my go to black combat boots.

Tip: a mixture of two styles in one can make an interesting hybrid of a look ( just like here with the Victorian shirt and the modern edgy leather pants)

Now, for jewellery I wore a black leather chained necklace with a coffin pendent (Boutique), a cross bracelet (Republic) and two silver rings (Claire's). One ring is an old fashioned vintage inspired key and the other is a silver wing.

This is my interpretation of Fall, full of ill-logical, mystical and rebellious looks. What do your outfits say about Fall? Which outfit spoke to your soul?

What is your favourite outfit?
Kisses,

Avril Vanes

YouTube: avril vanes

Instagram: @livanessa79

Twitter: @livanessa79 
Google+ +avril vanes